Livelihood

Stand-Up India scheme loans between 1 lakh to 1 crore for ST/SC women

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The Stand-Up India Scheme was launched by the Government of India on April 5, 2016, with the aim of promoting entrepreneurship among women and marginalized communities (Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST)), particularly in the greenfield sector (which involves the establishment of new businesses, rather than expanding or upgrading existing ones). This initiative is a […]

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The Right to Equal Pay for Women in India – Article 16 & 39(d)

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Articles 16 and 39(d) of the Indian Constitution are the main provisions that address women’s rights to equal pay. As per Article 16, Equality of Opportunity in Matters of Public Employment 1975, all citizens are guaranteed equal opportunities in matters pertaining to public employment. In order to guarantee equal access to public employment, this article

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List of suppliers for National Livestock Mission for goats, fodder, etc.

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Rs. 1098.62 crore was authorised under the National Livestock Misson in India. The NLM Entrepreneurship Scheme is open to any individual, Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO), Self Help Group (SHG), Farmer Cooperative Organisation (FCO), Joint Liability Group (JLG), or Section 8 business. Various organisations that supply inputs, such seeds, feed, and other resources, to the beneficaries

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Rs. 50 lakh for fodder & other subsidies capital in National Livestock Mission

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National Livestock Mission promotes entrepreneurship in the small ruminant, poultry, and pig farming sectors as well as the fodder sector, the mission objectives support the creation of jobs. Rs. 1098.62 crore was approved under NLM-EDP to the farmers, FPO (Farmer Producer Organization), FCO (Farmer Cooperative Organization), SHG (Self Help Group), and JLG (Joint Liability Group)

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Apply for National Livestock Mission

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The documents required for applying for National Livestock Mission include Detailed project report (DPR)* including cost of project, means of finance, recurring cost, net income etc., PAN card, Address Proof* (Election Commission Photo ID card, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Telephone Bill, Passbook, rent agreement etc.), Canceled cheque along with bank mandate form, among other documents.

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Upto Rs. 10 lakh to SHGs for processing of Kalanamak Rice

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Kalanamak rice processing scheme is supported by the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative that aims to increase the production and processing of this traditional, aromatic rice variety. The scheme’s significant elements include private or partnership with Farmer Producer Organization (FPOs), Self Help Groups(SHGs), cooperatives, and individuals, among others. A credit-linked grant of 35% with

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National Livestock Mission scheme guidelines

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The National Livestock Mission program has been carried out by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairy, Government of India, from the 2014–15 fiscal year. Through the promotion of entrepreneurship in the small ruminant, poultry, and pig farming sectors as well as the fodder sector, the mission objectives support the creation of jobs. Sub-missions such

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Form to avail Rs. 6,000 per year for landholding farmers: PM-KISAN Scheme

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PM-KISAN is a central sector program designed to help landholding farmers meet their financial requirements, which are subjected to certain limitations. The Telangana government’s Rythu Bandhu, 2018, which distributed Rs. 10,000 per acre in a single year, served as the model for the initiative. Through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) method, the PM-KISAN provides a

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Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Annual Report India 2023-24

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Agriculture is the key workforce of India, with over 54 % of population engaged in agriculture related livelihoods. The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare by the Government of India works towards taking steps for sustainable development of this work sector. The report consists of the overview of Economics,

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United Nations joins forces to expand access for female farmers

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80% of all economically active women work in the agricultural sector; they make up 48% of self-employed farmers and 33% of the agricultural labour force. However, less than 15% of landholdings are owned by women. At a symposium organised by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the Royal Embassy of Norway on June 18

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